James Lee Abee, 69, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was born in Gaston County, NC on June 19, 1942 son of the late John Samuel and Claudia Louise Owens Abee. Mr. Abee was a minister with the Living Waters Ministries.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia, NC.

Mr. Abee is survived by his wife, son, daughter, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.